Where grocery retail is headed: The year in trends

In grocery, change is the new normal. Track today’s trends and how grocers are staying competitive.

Aug. 6, 2019

Giant Eagle announces Pittsburgh tech hub

The 23,000-square-foot facility is set to open next year and will house 150 employees in an effort to boost the grocer's digital capabilities.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 6, 2019

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Snap Kitchen expands meal delivery to 15 markets

The company, which began as a brick-and-mortar retailer, now fills orders in San Antonio, Oklahoma City and Washington, D.C. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 5, 2019

Home Chef to nearly triple West Coast production footprint

The company will relocate to a 200,000-square-foot space in California to accommodate its growing customer base in both retail and e-commerce. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 2, 2019

Online shoppers turn to print and digital to plan purchases

Multiple promotions including digital coupons, print circulars and emails are influencing what consumers purchase online.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 1, 2019

Uber explores grocery delivery in the UK

The ride-hailing company has been discussing delivery agreements with key retailers including Sainsbury's.

By Lauren Manning • July 30, 2019

Pardon the Disruption: Standing out in the 'sea of sameness'

Amid relentless competition and an increasingly digital business, grocers have to adjust the ways they market themselves to customers.

By Jeff Wells • July 26, 2019

Walmart will pilot 'middle-mile' autonomous delivery in its hometown

The retailer will collaborate with startup Gatik to move goods along a two-mile stretch between a Neighborhood Market store and grocery pickup point.

By Lauren Manning • July 26, 2019

Amazon profits miss as expenses surge

The e-tailer's retail offerings performed well leading up to Prime Day while physical store sales — the majority of which are Whole Foods — remained flat.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2019

Weis 2 Go expands to 61 additional stores

The retailer will now offer pickup and delivery at 150 stores across seven states as it continues to advance technology and increase online sales. 

By Krishna Thakker • July 24, 2019

Wakefern will test micro-fulfillment for 10 stores

Cooperative member ShopRite along with Takeoff Technologies opened an automated mini-warehouse in Clifton, New Jersey earlier this month.

By Jeff Wells • July 23, 2019

Vegan e-grocer eyes innovation, sustainability

Mylk Guys wants to be a platform for new plant-based foods and will use newly raised capital to expand to the East Coast. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 22, 2019

Walmart restructures supply chain team in omnichannel push

The change brings distribution, fulfillment and transportation under one umbrella in the retailer's latest move toward integrated digital and store operations.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 22, 2019

Kraft Heinz launches a meal planning app that links to digital carts

Meal Hero uses artificial intelligence and user preferences to develop personalized meal plans shoppers can buy through Instacart.

By Jessica Dumont • July 19, 2019

Albertsons is testing a delivery subscription service

The grocer joins a growing number of companies offering an unlimited delivery option to secure loyalty and drive purchase frequency.

By Jeff Wells • July 18, 2019

Was Prime Day a grocery win for Amazon? Four experts weigh in

The company along with Whole Foods ran a slew of online and in-store promotions, though the ultimate measure of success may be a record number of Prime membership signups.

By Jessica Dumont • July 18, 2019

Grocers piggyback on Prime Day

Across the U.S., retailers are taking direct shots at Amazon with their own sales, deals and discounts to boost their bottom lines.

By Jessica Dumont • July 16, 2019

Micro fulfillment moves underground

Israel's CommonSense Robotics has begun construction on an 18,000-square-foot automated e-commerce facility situated below a skyscraper in Tel Aviv.

By Jeff Wells • July 15, 2019

Food 4 Less, Smart FoodService join the food delivery fight

Shipt will provide same-day delivery for Smart Foodservice Warehouses, while Food 4 Less has tapped Instacart.

By Lauren Manning • July 15, 2019

Costco's Kirkland products appear on Amazon

The online retailer sells many products from the club store's private label line including snacks, clothing and vitamins, but is charging a higher price. 

By Krishna Thakker • July 12, 2019

Kroger targets Atlanta for its next automated fulfillment center

The grocer’s fourth Ocado-powered automated warehouse will open just south of the city in 2021.

By Jeff Wells • July 11, 2019

H-E-B to test driverless delivery with Udelv

The Texas grocer's quest for digital dominance continues as it launches a self-driving technology pilot in San Antonio. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 11, 2019

23% of US smartphone users will use a food delivery app by 2023

Consumers will increasingly turn to third-party apps to place food orders, highlighting future opportunities for grocers in meal delivery. 

By Lauren Manning • July 10, 2019

Giant Food goes for grocery pickup

The banner is the latest under Ahold Delhaize to get the service, signifying the parent company's commitment to e-commerce expansion.

By Lauren Manning • July 9, 2019

Grocery brands to cover losses on Amazon Prime Day

Instead of the $500 placement fee it charged in years prior, Amazon will require vendors to pay for any lost profits with "additional funding." 

By Lauren Manning • July 8, 2019